I oppose the proposed language of section 18VAC10-20-270 for PE License by Endorsement, Section B, International Endorsement.  The rigors of the International Engineering Alliance are not governed by any US oversight and therefore may be suspect. 

I have held a NCEES Record for 20 years and personally know there is a high degree of confidence in NCEES Records and Model Law Engineer standards and practices.

Virginia Society of Professional Engineers has proposed new language for Section 270 that provides for a streamlined and well governed process to augment PE licensure across the US by eliminating International Endorsement and supporting the NCEES Records Program. 

The NCEES Records Program is needed to provide clear eligibility requirements to protect the life, health, safety, and welfare of the Commonwealth’s citizens, environment and infrastructure.  NCEES is designed and provided for currently licensed engineers and surveyors to complete the licensure process in multiple jurisdictions, including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Please do not approve the amendment to the regulation that allows Professional Engineering licensure by International Endorsement. Thank you.